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Chapter 2
2.
Connecting the Cables
This chapter describes how to connect a serial console to the server. Possible types of
serial consoles include
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an IBM compatible personal computer, described in “Connecting an IBM
Compatible Personal Computer As the Serial Console” on page 8
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a Macintosh computer, described in “Connecting a Macintosh Computer as the
Serial Console” on page 9
In addition, you can use the following as system consoles for your server:
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a character (ASCII) display terminal
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another Silicon Graphics server (such as Onyx or Origin)
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another manufacturer’s workstation
Setting Up the Server
Follow the instructions in the Silicon Graphics server owner’s guide to unpack and set
up the server. Install any memory, peripheral, or other options shipped with the system,
and connect the power and network cables. Then do the following:
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If you are using a character (ASCII) terminal or another Silicon Graphics
workstation as the serial console for your server, follow the instructions in the
server owner’s guide to set up the server and the terminal, then turn to Chapter 3,
“Setting Up the Terminal Emulator and Starting WebFORCE Internet Gateway.”
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If you are using an IBM compatible computer as the serial console, proceed with the
next section, “Connecting an IBM Compatible Personal Computer As the Serial
Console” on page 8.
